Product Manager, Powersports & Motorcycle Solutions

Walker Products Inc.; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Products Inc. in the United States seeks a Product Manager for Othermotive® to develop and execute product strategies across non-automotive categories, with a primary focus on motorcycles and powersports applications.

You will manage assigned product lines through the full lifecycle, including market research, opportunity identification, development, launches, and ongoing performance. The ideal candidate has direct motorcycle industry experience and a strong understanding of motorcycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, automotive technology, powersports management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in product management, category management, product development, merchandising, sales, or related commercial role.
• Direct professional experience within the motorcycle industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of motorcycles, components, brands, and aftermarket distribution.
• Ability to research markets, identify opportunities, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable product plans.
• Experience managing new products from concept through development and launch.
• Strong business judgment with understanding of pricing, cost, margin, and profitability.
• Excellent project-management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven, cross-functional environment.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/catalog/business-intelligence systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies for Othermotive categories, focusing on motorcycles and powersports.
• Manage assigned products through their lifecycle from research to launch and discontinuation.
• Identify new product opportunities by analyzing market trends and customer requests.
• Maintain understanding of motorcycle brands, models, components, and distribution channels.
• Create and maintain product roadmaps aligned with goals and market potential.
• Prepare business cases including market potential, pricing, margins, and ROI.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Catalog, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
• Establish product requirements and ensure performance, quality, and packaging meet expectations.
• Monitor performance using sales, margin, inventory, and market data; suggest improvements.
• Coordinate with Marketing on launch materials, content, and campaigns.
• Provide product training and technical support to internal teams.
• Support customer presentations, line reviews, and industry events.
• Develop relationships with customers, distributors, dealers, and industry contacts.
• Track industry trends and regulatory developments affecting categories.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Pricing & profitability

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, automotive technology, powersports management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Catalog management

BI systems

Job description

Walker Products Inc. in the United States seeks a Product Manager for Othermotive® to develop and execute product strategies across non-automotive categories, with a primary focus on motorcycles and powersports applications.

You will manage assigned product lines through the full lifecycle, including market research, opportunity identification, development, launches, and ongoing performance. The ideal candidate has direct motorcycle industry experience and a strong understanding of motorcycle